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Beautiful bhindi

by Sanjeev Kapoor

Menu: What is it about bhindi that makes it such a favourite in almost all Indian homes? Be it from a whole bhindi stuffed with masala and sautéed till crisp to sliced into roundels and deep-fried and turned into a raita, it is a favourite with one and all! Try these recipes and enjoy the gorgeous veggie – Bhindi ke Pakodey, Vendakkai Mor Thalippu and Bhindi Nariyal Masala.

Shopping list

750 grams lady fingers

1 packet dried mango powder

1 packet goda masala powder

100 grams roasted peanuts

250 grams gram flour

250 grams rice flour

50 grams carom seeds

1 packet yogurt

100 grams dried red chillies

1 coconut

100 grams split black gram skinless

1 small packet satay sticks

For faster preparation

For the pakodey, trim the two ends of bhindi, slit and stuff it with the mixture. Make the batter and keep aside. For vendakkai mor thalippu, cut bhindi in 2 inch pieces. For bhindi nariyal masala, ground the masala and keep aside.